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abider

n.
C2 Proficiency abider Archaic

n. a person who follows a rule or a law. This word is very old and you will almost never see it in modern books.

n. a person who observes or adheres to a law, rule, or agreement. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical legal or religious texts.


SIMPLE

The abider of the law was rewarded.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old kingdom, every citizen was expected to be a strict abider of the royal decrees.

COMPLEX

The historical records describe the abider of the treaty as a figure of quiet strength, maintaining peace through unwavering adherence to the agreed terms.

Origin

From abide + -er.

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